Spring 2008 - College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia

this issue
3 April is Oral
Health Month
CE Credit Changes
Procter &
Gamble Courses
4 President’s Report:
The Pursuit of Excellence
5 Registrant
Survey Results
6 Celebrating
Our Centenary
8 CDA Regulation Update
CDA Limited Permit
College Funds DPAP
Society Visits
Thanks, Volunteers!
9 New Dental Clinic
10 Council Highlights
12 Labour Mobility Update
Address Corrections
First Clinical Practice Guideline
for Early Detection of Oral Cancer
British Columbia is leading the way
with the release of the first clinical
practice guideline for the early detection
of oral cancer in adults. Developed by the
BC Oral Cancer Prevention Program of the
BC Cancer Agency with the endorsement
of the College of Dental Surgeons of
BC, the Guideline provides dentists with
recommendations about the appropriate
use of oral cancer screening techniques.
“ Early detection has the
potential to significantly
reduce oral cancer deaths
and morbidity,” says Dr.
Miriam Rosin, director
of the BC Oral Cancer
Prevention Program.
“Our intent is to help dentists make
informed decisions based on current
accepted best practices and to
facilitate clinical decision-making,”
says College President, Dr. Peter Lobb.
“The approach recommends a
standardized step-by-step approach
to screening and evaluating any
mucosal lesion suspected to be
premalignant or malignant.”
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Early Detection of Oral Cancer
continued from front cover
Each year, approximately 3,200 Canadians are diagnosed
with oral or pharyngeal cancer, resulting in 1,050 deaths. Of
these, it is estimated that about 2,700, or 84 per cent, could
potentially be detected by a dentist. 1
“Early detection has the potential to significantly reduce oral
cancer deaths and morbidity,” says Dr. Miriam Rosin, director
of the BC Oral Cancer Prevention Program. “This Guideline is
one of the core components of our oral cancer prevention
program aimed at educating dentists about the latest
developments in detection, diagnosis and care and how to
incorporate these concepts into daily practice.”
Each year, approximately 3,200 Canadians
are diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal
cancer, resulting in 1,050 deaths.
The Guideline was written by a multidisciplinary team composed
of medical and dental clinicians and scientists from the Early
Detection of Oral Cancer Working Group of the BC Cancer
Agency in partnership with the College of Dental Surgeons.
“Due to the importance of ongoing research related to oral
cancer screening, the Guideline will be updated regularly and
we encourage practitioners to provide us with their feedback
about the applicability of the Guideline to daily practice,”
says Dr. Lobb.
The online version of the Guideline for the Early Detection of
Oral Cancer will also feature links to selected references for
readers interested in additional information about oral cancer
screening. The Guideline is available online at www.cdsbc.org
and www.bccancer.bc.ca. The reference materials will be
available in the April edition of the Journal of the Canadian
Dental Association.
The BC Dental Association is fully supporting this initiative
and the work of the Oral Cancer Prevention Program by
designating oral cancer as the topic for Oral Health Month
this April.
1. Canadian Cancer Society, National Cancer Institute of Canada. Canadian
Cancer Statistics 2007. pp 1-112. 2007. Toronto, Canadian Cancer Society.
The Guideline recommends oral cancer screening
as part of routine practice for all patients over
age 40 and presents four essential steps:
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Patient History including family history of head
and neck cancer, review of habits and lifestyle,
and any symptoms and signs
Visual Screening Examination including
extraoral and intraoral examination, lesion
inspection and documentation of findings
Use of Optional Screening Adjuncts such as
toluidine blue staining and direct fluorescence
visualization with instruction that these
techniques are complementary to and not a
replacement for the comprehensive history
and visual and manual head, neck and oral
examination, and
Diagnostic Biopsy or Referral to a BC Oral
Cancer Prevention Program clinic or experienced
community-based practitioner.
The April edition of the Journal of the Canadian Dental
Association (JCDA) will be a special issue devoted to the
early detection of oral cancer. It will feature detailed
information on the resources developed by the BC Oral
Cancer Prevention Program team for the screening and
early detection of oral cancer. The electronic version of
the JCDA featuring additional audiovisual resources will
be available to all at www.cda-adc.ca/jcda.

The Guideline is available online at
www.cdsbc.org and www.bccancer.bc.ca.
The BC Dental Association’s 2008 Oral Health Month
campaign will focus on raising public awareness about
oral cancer and the importance of regular checkups to detect
the early warning signs of this disease. For more information,
check the large white envelope marked “Oral Health Month
& Community Dental Day” sent to dental offices in early
February or contact the BCDA at 604 736-7202 or
ina@bcdental.org.
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IN BRIEF
Changes to
Maximum CE Credits
Effective January 1, 2008, the
College adopted the following
changes to reduce or maintain the
maximum allowable credits in two
continuing education (CE) categories:
• Dental Practice Management –
to 30 credits from 54 for dentists
and to 18 credits from 22 for
CDAs, and
• Non-Clinical Dental – to 15
credits from 20 for dentists and
unchanged for CDAs to maximum
of 12 credits.
The changes reflect the principles
of CE programs for dentists and
certified dental assistants that
courses must have a significant
connection to dentistry and enhance,
or at least maintain, the registrant’s
competence to practise.
Information about these changes
was reported in the Spring 2007
and Fall 2007 issues of The Sentinel
and in the January 3 issue of the
Contact News Bulletin.
REMINDER: Procter &
Gamble Courses
T he online self-study courses
offered through Procter & Gamble
Dental ResourceNet are eligible for
one credit only per course.
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President’s Report Dr. Peter Lobb
The Pursuit of Excellence
Webster’s Dictionary defines
the term, “excellence,” as
“the quality of being excellent, or
having outstanding quality.”
When I graduated from the University
of Alberta in 1975, excellence was
a quality that was expected – the
ultimate goal for delivery of dental
care and professional conduct. It was
the highest standard and we were
challenged with an expectation– why
should a dental professional expect
to deliver anything but the best?
Excellence in dentistry might be
a perfect colour match on an
anterior crown, endodontic
therapy that allows a tooth to be
maintained for a lifetime or early
diagnosis of a malignant lesion in
the floor of the mouth that will
allow successful treatment and
long-term recovery.
During my term as president, I
have taken this same expectation
for the College of Dental Surgeons
of BC and tried to make it a reality.
In this challenge, I asked, “If we
do not aspire to be the best that
we can be, how can we expect to
achieve all that is possible and
how can we dream to be the best
that we can be?”
Five years ago, I set out to create a
College in which every dentist and
certified dental assistant takes pride
and in which every British Columbian
has great confidence. Along the way, I
have challenged each of you to be the
best that you can be – in your daily lives
and collectively as a professional group
of people. While the journey has
encountered a few bumps along the
way, it has not been because we have
lost sight of our ultimate goal.
Excellent outcomes at the College have
included such things as respectful and
timely handling of complaints,
collaborative problem-solving and
achieving a debt-free financial status
with financial reserves to weather the
unexpected challenges that lay ahead.
In B.C., we practise a world-class
standard of dental care. We are a
centre of excellence for leadership and
progressive thinking. If we forget to
realize that these aspirations and goals
are really challenges, then tomorrow
will only be a memory of what could
have been. Along with this notion is the
embodiment of the concept of
“change” – for to improve is to change
and with change comes the opportunity
for a better tomorrow. Change
undoubtedly brings feelings of
discomfort, yet with risk comes reward
and I believe the challenge for
“excellence” can motivate us to dare to
believe in a better tomorrow.
Lofty thoughts – but then why should
excellence not be the goal, as
individuals and collectively as dental
health care providers serving in the
public interest and for the professional
good of all British Columbians?
In B.C., we practise a
world-class standard
of dental care. We are
a centre of excellence
for leadership and
progressive thinking.

College Releases Registrant Survey Results
Dentists and CDAs continue to give positive ratings
The results are in from our biennial
random sample survey of B.C.
dentists and certified dental assistants.
The good news is that both groups of
registrants continue to be pleased with
the College’s overall performance.
Our registrants’ views are important
because they are used to inform our
planning and operations, ultimately
helping us to be a strong and
responsive regulatory body.
Here are the highlights:
Overall Performance
• Ninety per cent of dentists and 85 per
cent of CDAs polled gave the College
high satisfaction ratings.
• Among those who have had recent
personal contact with the
organization, 92 per cent of CDAs
and 91 per cent of dentists rated their
experience as being favourable.
• On both counts, positive ratings
remain as high as they were in our
2006 survey.
Importance of Issues
• Regulating performance, ethics and
maintaining the integrity of the
profession were ranked by dentists
as being the most important issues
for the College in the coming year.
• Twenty-four per cent of certified
dental assistants identified wages,
working conditions and workplace
respect as significant issues. It is
important to mention, however, that
the mandate of the College does not
include advocating for wages and
working conditions on behalf of its
registrants. This is, rather, a function
of member service associations,
including the Certified Dental
Assistants of BC.
• The regulation of promotional
activities drew criticism from 25 per
cent of the dentists polled. Of these
respondents, 70 per cent said the
College’s promotional regulation is
not rigid enough, while only six per
cent believe it is too rigid. These
results are timely because the
College’s Ethics Committee is in the
process of reviewing the current
Guidelines for Promotional Activities
based on changes in legal opinion
and the industry.
• While more than half of CDAs polled
could not volunteer any area in which
they felt the College could improve,
20 per cent of CDAs polled identified
representation and services for CDAs
as important issues.
Strengths
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Ninety per cent of dentists
and 85 per cent of CDAs
polled gave the College
high satisfaction ratings.
• Certified dental assistants said the
College is performing particularly
well with regard to
- communications and providing
resources,
- ethical standards and
professionalism, and
- continuing education.
• When asked about areas in which
the College excels, dentists cited
- registration and licensing,
- being approachable, and
- communicating with registrants.
The results of the survey are
encouraging because they reflect the
College’s goals of being responsive,
professional and approachable in
working with our registrants and
members of the public.
The registrant survey was conducted
in December 2007 with 250
randomly selected certified dental
assistants and 250 dentists. Results
are reliable within six percentage
points 19 times out of 20.
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Celebrating Our Centenary
100 Years of Quality Dental Care: 1908 – 2008
In March 2008, we proudly celebrate an historic milestone – the 100 th anniversary
of the self-regulation of dentistry under the Dentists Act and the establishment
of the organization that is known today as the College of Dental Surgeons of
British Columbia (CDSBC).
The following is an excerpt from
an article in the February 2, 1914,
edition of The Province newspaper
regarding amendments to the Dentists
Act of that time:
“Briefly expressed, the prime object of
the Dentistry Act is to make it impossible
for anyone to practice dentistry in this
province without having proved his
ability to practice such profession
capably and efficiently. Without such
protection, you, Mr. and Mrs. Reader,
and your children, would be absolutely
at the mercy of any charlatan who could
scrape together enough money to have
a sign painted and rent an office, and
enough gall to describe himself as a
doctor of dentistry.”
Excerpt from The Province, February 2, 1914
Although it was written well after
the implementation of the original
“Act to Regulate the Practice of
Dentistry in B.C.” in 1886, The
Province article provides some
insight into the circumstances of the
times and why there was a push for
regulated dentistry.
When it was enacted in 1886, the
first dental act provided for the
appointment of a Board of
Examiners by the Lieutenant-Governor
in Council to maintain a register and to
make rules, regulations and bylaws to
regulate the practice of dentistry.
While there are no doubt many who
contributed to the beginnings of
organized dentistry, Dr. Thomas Joseph
In 1908, the Dentistry Act,
Chapter 2, was passed.
The new Act provided for
the election of a council by
College members.
Jones earned a reputation as “the father
of the profession” in B.C. An advocate
of self-regulation, Dr. Jones presided
over the B.C. Examination Board for
14 years and was the founder and first
president of the BC Dental Society,
established in 1891.

In 1908, the Dentistry Act, Chapter 2,
was passed. This legislation established
the College of Dental Surgeons of
British Columbia as the body charged
with the responsibility of regulating the
practice of dentistry in B.C. The new Act
also provided for the election of a
council by College members. It is this
milestone we commemorate this year.
Over the years, the College evolved
to reflect changes in the world of
dentistry. In 1951, the College became
the regulatory body for dental hygienists,
which in turn became its own selfregulating
profession in 1995. In 1970,
the organization began regulating
certified dental assistants, as it
continues to do today.
On March 6, 2008, the College officially
celebrated its centenary with a special
reception at its annual awards ceremony
held during the Pacific Dental Conference.
To further honour this historic milestone,
the College has developed a special 100
years logo, below, which will appear on
The Sentinel flag, College letterhead
and website throughout the year.
For more information on the dentistry
of yesterday, visit the College website
for a look at historical photos and
documents at www.cdsbc.org.
Pre-electricity, pre-running water
circa 1890s (above)
“Mobile” chair and fast pedal drill used
by itinerant dentist circa 1915 (right)
Vulcanite denture circa 1920s (above)
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Dental office circa
1920s (above)
Photos courtesy of Dr. Ralph Crawford, Honourary Curator, Dentistry Canada Museum
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CDA Regulation Update
Betty Larsen
NDAEB Exam Results
Mutual Recognition Agreement
In 2007, Betty Larsen, Director of Operations & CDA
Regulation, joined the board of directors of the
National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB).
The NDAEB reported success rates of 100 per cent
from 292 B.C. applicants who wrote the NDAEB
exams in June and 98 per cent from the 51 B.C.
applicants who wrote in September.
The Mutual Recognition Agreement is a document developed and agreed
to by all provinces regulating Level II dental assistants to allow for Canadian
inter-jurisdictional labour mobility.
The College participated in a Dental Assisting Regulatory Authorities (DARA)
meeting in Ottawa on September 26 and 27 to review the Mutual Recognition
Agreement (MRA). An updated version of the MRA is currently being
reviewed by all participating provinces.
What is a CDA Limited Permit?
limited permit enables a graduate from an accredited Level II program
A in B.C. to practise for a limited time while waiting to write the National
Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB) exam or while waiting to receive
the results of the exam. Graduates who register with the College within three
years of graduation and have declared their intent to write the exam may apply
for this permit.
A limited permit is typically valid for three to four months, depending on the
date of the pending exam and the permit expiry date. If an extension will be
needed, application must be made before the original permit expires.
CDAs must meet the College’s continuing education requirements to
practise under a limited permit.
Dentists should be aware they can delegate all of the duties covered in Article
10.16 and 10.17 of the Rules under the Dentists Act to graduates with a
limited permit. Dentists should check the expiry date of these permits.
Questions regarding registration, limited permits or continuing education
should be directed to College licensing staff.
IN BRIEF
College Funds Advisory
Program for CDAs
In recognition of the value of
the Dental Professional Advisory
Program (DPAP), the College is
providing an operating grant
for 2008 – 2009 to ensure the
continued funding of the program
for certified dental assistants in B.C.
Mark Your Calendars
The College’s Elected Officers and
CDA Council Members will be
speaking at the following dental and
CDA component society meetings.
Come and learn more about the
College’s plans and activities.
Dental Societies
Upper Island April 4
Vancouver & District April 25
CDA Societies
Victoria & District March 25
Mount Arrowsmith April 8
Tri Cities April 10
Port Alberni May 26
Our Thanks
National Volunteer Week is
April 27 to May 3. The College
takes this opportunity to recognize
and thank the many dentists,
certified dental assistants and
members of the public who
dedicate their time and energy to
serve as College volunteers. We
could not accomplish all we do
without your contributions!

Plans Unveiled for New Dental Clinic
Vancouver Dental Learning Centre
By this time next year, dental
practitioners in B.C. will be able
to learn and teach at an exciting new
clinical facility planned to replace the
aging dental clinic at College Place.
Plans for the proposed Vancouver
Learning Centre, dedicated to Dr.
Gerald Stibbs, include 11 state-of-theart
operatories, a webcast-equipped
operatory and a modern lecture
classroom with direct access to the
clinic floor.
One of the most exciting elements of
the new Centre is the self-contained
teaching operatory featuring high
quality wall-mounted video cameras,
a digital microscope and still cameras.
A head-mounted camera worn by the
treating dentist will allow practitioners
across B.C. to view detailed procedures
as they are being performed.
The transformation is being led by
the Study Club Alliance of B.C., a
volunteer organization formed by
B.C. dentists last year to manage the
revitalization of the clinic. The Alliance
plans to initiate the $750,000
renovation this summer.
“Our vision is to build on B.C.’s proud
tradition of peer-based learning, fostered
by participation in study clubs and
continuing education activities,” says
Don MacFarlane of the Study Club
Alliance. “The new clinic will increase the
number of hands-on clinical courses
offered in Vancouver, along with
providing an accessible, top-notch facility
that will benefit local study clubs as well as
practitioners across the province.”
The dental community has clearly
demonstrated its support for this
significant project. In December, the
College Council voted to support the
development of the clinic with a
contribution of up to $250,000.
This builds on the commitment from
the BC Dental Association of $100,000
spread over five years, and the more
than $150,000 that has been pledged
by individual B.C. dentists. The Alliance
is also seeking corporate partners to
help fund the revitalized clinic.
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For more information or to make a
contribution, contact Dr. Craig Naylor
by phone at 604 734-4646 (dr.naylor@
shawcable.com), Dr. Don MacFarlane at
604 736-7375 (smile101@telus.net) or
Dr. Susan Chow at 604 228-0014
(drschow@shaw.ca).
A head-mounted camera worn by the treating dentist
will allow practitioners across B.C. to view detailed
procedures as they are being performed.
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Council Highlights > December 8, 2007
Welcoming Remarks
The President, Dr. Peter Lobb,
welcomed attendees to the last Council
meeting of 2007. He acknowledged
Council members and staff for visiting
various component societies and
schools to communicate with
registrants and graduating students
regarding College activities.
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Managing Deputy Registrar
Dr. Ash Varma, Chair of the College
Executive Search Working Group,
provided an update on the search
process for a new Managing Deputy
Registrar and expects the search to be
completed by mid-February.
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Legal and HPA Update
The Registrar, Ms. Heather MacKay,
summarized the status of College
complaints, the Health Professions Act
(HPA) and a meeting held regarding the
Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility
Agreement between B.C. and Alberta.
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Dental Clinic Update
Council voted to support the
development of the Dental Clinic at
College Place based on the vision
presented by the Study Club Alliance in
an amount of up to $250,000. The
terms and conditions of the
contribution will be worked out in
discussions between the Registrar and
Elected Officers of the College and
members of the Study Club Alliance.
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College Finances
Dr. Bill McNiece, Treasurer, confirmed
that the College is meeting its financial
objectives. Council received the
financial and monitoring reports.
Internally Restricted Funds
Funds from the net assets of the budget
year ending February 29, 2008, were
internally restricted for the following
purposes:
• Transition to the HPA - $250,000
• Information technology project -
$500,000
• Assessment of international
specialists - $280,000
• Dental Clinic at College Place -
$250,000
Licence Fees
Council set the annual licence fees for
dentists at $2,483 effective March 1,
2008, which is a $100 reduction from
last year’s fees. Fees for certified dental
assistants remain unchanged at $100
for practising and $50 for nonpractising.
Budget 2008-2009
Council approved a budget to finance
the operations of the College and to
provide grants to various organizations,
including dental member service
organizations.
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Clinical Practice Guideline
for Oral Cancer
Dr. Michele Williams, Oral Medicine
Leader with the BC Oral Cancer
Prevention Program (BC OCPP) of the
BC Cancer Agency, presented a draft
Clinical Practice Guideline titled The
Early Detection of Oral Cancer. Council
supported the partnership between the
College and BC OCPP to create clinical
practice guidelines and acknowledged
the work of Drs. Williams and Rosin.
Council approved in principle the
content and format of the clinical
practice guideline, which will be
launched during the Pacific Dental
Conference in March 2008.
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Working Group on
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Council approved terms of reference for
the Working Group and appointed Drs.
Karl Denk, Karen Gardner, Kitty Lam
and Tony Semren as members.
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Internationally Trained
Dental Specialists
Dr. Peter Lobb provided an update on
the Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) that was approved by all
provinces on October 12, 2007. The
College supports the principles of the
MOU with respect to a uniform
Canadian process for the certification
and licensure/registration of
internationally trained dental specialists.
Council directed the Registrar and
Elected Officers to develop a “CDSBC
Policy Statement – Process for the
Assessment and Registration of
Internationally Trained Dental
Specialists” for consideration at its next
meeting on May 9, 2008.
The Registrar acknowledged the work
of the President in attaining this
achievement.
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British Columbia Dental
Association (BCDA)
Dr. Alastair Nicoll, Dr. Jim Armstrong
and Ms. Jocelyn Johnston provided an
overview of the activities of the BCDA
on behalf of British Columbia dentists.
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CDA Advisory Committee Report
Ms. Kathy Boyd, Chair, briefed
Council on activities concerning
certified dental assistants.
Prosthodontic Module
The College now has a licence with the
Provincial Government that will enable
it to make changes to the Prosthodontic
Module. A working group will be
created to revise this document.
Society Visits
Both CDA Council members, Ms. Boyd
and Ms. Harvey, visited several CDA
component societies across the province
to inform CDAs of College activities.
Accredited Schools
The Committee will discuss registering of
graduates from a non-accredited school
and whether a timeline for schools
providing Level II programs to become
accredited needs to be incorporated into
the Bylaws under the HPA .
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College Election 2008
Council set the election date as
May 22, with nominations closing
on March 13.
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College Centennial Year
Activities are being planned for 2008 to
celebrate 100 years of regulation under
the Dentists Act.
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College Awards
The Election and Awards Committee
informed Council that it will present
awards to the following individuals
for their contributions to the
College and the profession of
dentistry:
Honoured Member Award
• Dr. Edwin Yen
Distinguished Service Award
• Dr. Gordon Baynes
• Dr. Wayne Halstrom
• Dr. Bruce Ward
Award of Merit
• Dr. Roger Bailey
• Dr. Greg Card
• Ms. Bev Davis
• Dr. John Gould
• Ms. Debbie Horin
• Dr. Leetty Huang
• Ms. Karen Jones
• Dr. Roger Magnall
• Ms. Karen Manary
• Dr. David Prokopetz
• Dr. Sieg Vogt
• Dr. Bill Walter
• Dr. Christopher Zed
Certificate of Appreciation
• Ms. Kay Bremner
• Ms. Yolanda Olivotto
• Ms. Gerri Randall
They will be recognized at the
College’s annual Awards Ceremony
on Thursday, March 6, 2008, at the
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel at 6 p.m.
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Labour Mobility Update
The College recently participated in two
meetings between the Alberta and B.C.
governments and the regulatory bodies for dentists
and CDAs to discuss how TILMA will apply to
dentists and to Level II dental assistants in the two
provinces. TILMA is the Trade, Investment and
Labour Mobility Agreement that is being developed
to enhance the ability of workers to move from
one province to the other and streamline business
registration and reporting requirements. TILMA is
anticipated to come into effect for dentistry within
the year.
Address Corrections
Please note the following corrections to the 2007/08 Directory of
Dentists. You may wish to cut out these listings and add them your
copy of the directory.
Sections: Alphabetical Listing and Certified Specialists, Prosthodontists
Name Address Place/Year
of Graduation
KLINE, T.S. (Terry)
604-261-6868
Fax: 604-261-6868
Email: tkline@relaxus.com
NASEDKIN, J.N. (Jonathan)
604-733-8205
Faculty of Dentistry, UBC
Specialty Clinic
2199 Westbrook Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
#8, 2298 Pine Street
Vancouver, BC V6J 5G4
Reg Year
Alberta/1955 1957
Alberta/1959 1963
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